El sensor
Example: El sensor detectó cambios en la temperatura ambiente rápidamente.
Definition
"El sensor" is a device used in engineering to detect and measure changes in physical properties such as temperature, pressure, or motion, often converting these changes into signals for monitoring or control purposes.
Etymology
The term "el sensor" comes from the Latin word 'sens-' meaning 'to feel' or 'perceive.' It entered Spanish as 'sensor,' reflecting its function to detect or sense changes in the environment. Did you know? The word sensor is related to 'sense,' highlighting its role in perception.
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"El sensor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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